US Bridges

Cth G over Bridge Creek

PoorPosted for load

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N Ush 12 · Structure no. P18070600000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,646
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth G over Bridge Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Cth G over Bridge Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 66 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,646 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,804 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCth G
CrossesBridge Creek
Location0.1M N Ush 12
RouteCounty Highway 0G
Coordinates44.68164, -91.11956
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length83 ft (25.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,646 (2024)
Projected traffic1,804 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$477,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth G over Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Cth G over Bridge Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Cth G over Bridge Creek carry?

About 1,646 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth G over Bridge Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Cth G over Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.